# MARVIN GAYE’s What’s Going On Gets 50th Anniversary 2LP Edition - Link: https://www.nyrdcast.com/marvin-gayes-whats-going-on-gets-50th-anniversary-2lp-edition/ - Published: 2021-10-08T15:30:00-05:00 - Author: Eugene Tierney [[ **Marvin Gaye** **What’s Going On – 50^(th) Anniversary 2LP Edition** **The No. 1 Album of All Time from Original Analog Tapes Plus Bonus Material Out December 3, 2021 **Remixes from Acclaimed Producer Salaam Remi out November 19^(th)** **OCTOBER 7, 2021 (Los Angeles, CA)** — Throughout 2021, the world has been celebrating the life and legacy of R&B pioneer **Marvin Gaye** to honor the 50th anniversary of the release of his groundbreaking record _**What’s Going On**_. After half a century, the wisdom behind R&B’s first seamless concept album, _What’s Going On_, continues to ring true: a poignant plea that we might organize to address often- overlooked issues of inequality and ecological distress. Closing out the year, Motown and UMe are continuing the celebration with the release of _**What’s Going On: 50th Anniversary 2LP Edition**_ on **December 3, 2021**. This premium vinyl release features direct-to-analog mastering from the original primary album tape reels by acclaimed engineer **Kevin Gray**, one of the first times this has been done since 1971, offering an undeniably authentic listening experience. _**What’s Going On: 50th Anniversary 2LP Edition**_ bonus LP opens up the album’s writing and production palette. Featured are four rare cuts making their vinyl debut, highlighted by a previously unreleased “stripped” version of the title song, plus all six original mono single mixes and their B-sides, with all of those 7” versions on vinyl for the first time since their original releases. Among them are alternate versions of “God Is Love” and “Flying High (In The Friendly Sky),” the latter issued on 45 as “Sad Tomorrows.” Full track listing below. With two 180gm records, a tip-on heavy stock jacket, original gatefold with complete lyrics, this formidable release also includes printed sleeves with track details, a rare image from the cover sessions, and a brief essay honoring arranger David Van De Pitte. Highlighted is a main essay by **acclaimed author and poet Hanif Abdurraqib** who was just named one of the 25 recipients of the **2021 MacArthur “genius” grant**. An e-commerce edition will also include three exclusive lithographs from the _What’s Going On_ photo sessions. Purchase the _What’s Going On: 50th Anniversary 2LP Edition_ [**here**](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=71c04dd3e4&e=615f2b8493)**.** In addition to _What’s Going On 50th Anniversary 2LP Edition_, Motown/UMe is releasing a four-track remix suite from GRAMMY®-nominated producer **Salaam Remi**, known for his work with countless hip hop, pop, and R&B icons. The suite includes remixes of _What’s Going On_ tracks, which includes “No Need,” an unreleased instrumental from the “Sad Tomorrows” sessions, as well as a reinterpretation of the holiday release “**I Want To Come Home For Christmas**,” originally recorded in 1972 and thematically tied to _What’s Going On_ as a tribute to the Vietnam troops yearning to be with their families for the holidays. With a vulnerable depth and complexity, Marvin Gaye opened the door musically, culturally, and politically for countless musicians over the last five decades to address the injustices of our world. Sitting at the No. 1 spot on **Rolling Stone**’s 2020 list of “**The 500 Greatest Albums Of All Time,”** _What’s Going On_ has proven its evergreen relevance and its legacy will continue to influence and shape the music of future generations. ![](https://i0.wp.com/mcusercontent.com/f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984/images/9b05fa8d- baa6-8655-ccd1-122e55f00266.jpg?resize=269%2C251&ssl=1) **TRACK LISTS** _**What’s Going On 50th Anniversary 2LP Edition**_**:** **LP 1: Original LP** **SIDE 1**1. What’s Going On 3:532. What’s Happening Brother 2:443. Flyin’ High (In The Friendly Sky) 3:504. Save The Children 4:035. God Is Love 1:426. Mercy Mercy Me 3:13 **SIDE 2** 1. Right On 7:322. Wholy Holy 3:083. Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler) 5:27 **LP 2: Bonus Tracks** **SIDE 3**1. What’s Going On _stripped version_ *  3:572. What’s Going On  _mix 1/no strings or horns_ 3:54 3. What’s Going On _rhythm & strings instrumental mix_ 3:504. Symphony _demo version_ 2:49 **SIDE 4 – Original Mono Single Mixes** 1. What’s Going On 3:542. God Is Love 2: 513. Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology) 2:304. Sad Tomorrows 2:225. Inner City Blues ( Make Me Wanna Holler) 2:586. Wholy Holy 3:09 Produced by Marvin Gaye Album Arranged and Orchestra Conducted by David Van DePitte* Previously Unreleased And _**Marvin Gaye x Salaam Remi: The Remix Suite**_: 1. Save the Children (Salaam Remi Mix)2. Sad Tomorrows (Salaam Remi Mix)3. No Need (Salaam Remi Mix)4. 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